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YB05 SFX

2005 Vauxhall Tigra

Red Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

92,906 mi
Last recorded92,906 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Tigra55,122 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 SFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelTigra
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2021 92,906 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

oil level low

spare tyre fitted to osf

Pass 24 Aug 2020 87,710 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 83,267 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 77,551 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 76,241 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel ,anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly damaged N/S/F Lower,N/S/F tyre slightly run out Edges. (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 76,241 miles

Front Steering rack inappropriately modified or steering system not working right. (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot not opened . (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F/ tyre slightly run out Edges. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 75,916 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 75,916 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,311 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 64,311 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 55,326 miles

Oil leak

play found in steering rack at nearside roadwheel

Fail 15 Aug 2013 55,279 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

play found in steering rack at nearside roadwheel

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,406 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 41,246 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres prrished

Pass 1 Aug 2011 32,902 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,290 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 21,493 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,194 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 17,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Tigra?

Based on 654,705 MOT tests across 55,160 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
4,652
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
55,160
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 29,142
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,988
Stop lamp not working 17,550
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,222
position lamp(s) not working 14,989
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YB05 SFX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra in Red with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Tigra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 55,122 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Tigra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 29,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YB05 SFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Tigra typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Tigra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YB05 SFX is a 2005 Vauxhall Tigra, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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